Solar BESS Technician I

The AES Clean Energy Field Operations team is looking for a BESS Technician with Preventative & Corrective maintenance experience. This individual would play a pivotal role in ensuring that AES CE operates the portfolio to standards that exceed industrys best practice. The ideal candidate will be a selfstarter and have the ability to take directions from Team Leader and Regional Manager. As AES CE grows to become one of the leading IPPs in the industry this role will provide an unparalleled opportunity for professional growth. This role will work on sites located in Alamitos BESS I and II Long Beach CA. The candidate must live closer to the Long Beach area in California and be able to commute daily to the site.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assigned O&M activities associated with the Energy Storage sites and substations associated with utilityscale and distribution scale Energy Storage.

• Performs/assists with corrective preventive and emergency maintenance and operations for which they are qualified to safely and efficiently perform for equipment including but not limited to installed Inverters transformers battery modules DC Collection equipment AC Collection and Distribution equipment and systems.

• Performs/assists with routine maintenance work (electrical troubleshooting and repair instrumentation calibration basic Inverter (Hitachi Energy and Power Electronics) troubleshooting up to their capabilities as assigned and/or directed by supervisor and work orders from the maintenance management system.

• Prepares and implements switching HV MV and LV equipment.

• Understands and executes the equipment clearance (LOTO) using set procedures. Follow and issue Job Safety Analysis/Work Authorization/Confined Space/Hot Work Permits as per instructions of established safety procedures.

• Operates electrical and mechanical power plant systems.

• Participates in training as . Some training may require limited travel.

• Operate BESS facility in compliance with NERC standards and report concerned entities as .

• Performs/assists with technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power plant.

• Writes/assists with Plant Orders Plant Procedures Operating Instructions and otherdocuments assigned.

• Ensures work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements.

• May perform work independently and/or in work crews depending upon skills and experience.

• Must express emotional intelligence and be a collaborative team contributor.

Desired Skills Expertise and Proficiencies:

• Understands and promotes general workplace safety and the ability to follow safety standards as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place.

• Experience with electrical systems and familiarity with basic safety principles to include LOTO and Electrical Safety.

• Must have experience in operating personal computers with technical proficiency of standard business software. Experience with SCADA and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems is highly recommended.

• Ability to excel in a collaborative crossfunctional and geographically diverse organization.

• Integrity and excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing with leaders and colleagues.

• Promotes the site team; strong teammate and willing to assist others when necessary and appropriate.

• Highenergy developed interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic.

• Meticulous with an ability to synthesize complex analysis approach new challenges with creativity and summarize information in a manner that supports key decision makers.

• Excellent handson abilities with strong technical skills.

• Ability to read write and understand English.

• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations

• Demonstrates proactive enthusiasm for solving problems and adding value to the company.

• Maintains a current level of professional knowledge.

• Focuses on personal growth and development by actively seeking feedback and responding with action.

• Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals.

• Communicating openly and honestly does not engage in gossip.

• Models professional behaviors of conduct and decorum.

Education / Experience:

• Possess high school diploma or GED.

• Experience in energy storage system installation (plus)

• Basic knowledge of electrical or mechanical fundamentals (single craft journeyman skills) such as electrical measurements control circuits and solidstate theory application and/or basic knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment and associated control devices installed in power facilities is a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Working outside in a normal energy storage power plant and/or office environment including high/low ambient temperatures and high/low humidity areas and possibly working at heights.

• Requires standing sitting walking kneeling twisting climbing stairs and ladders and entering plant equipment to access inspect or collect data on plant equipment.

• Requires use of personal protective safety equipment (respirators safety glasses hard hat appropriate footwear ear plugs etc..

• May be to work around rotating and energized equipment hazardous materials and chemicals.

• Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Work overtime and nonstandard working hours as .

• Travel to sites outside typical areas.

• Attending any callout work as .